Nigeria: Mbah Moves to Tackle Medical Tourism
[Leadership] Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has undertaken a tour of the Enugu International Hospital, targeting large share of medical tourism.
Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has launched a new initiative to combat medical tourism by opening the Enugu International Hospital. The governor revealed that the state-of-the-art facility, located at Rangers Avenue, Independence Layout, Enugu, is equipped with advanced medical equipment and will help reverse the trend of Nigerians seeking medical care abroad.
Mbah emphasized that the hospital is a direct result of a deliberate health agenda and was built to attract top-notch professionals and provide a wide range of services, including oncology, neurosciences, and transplantation. He expressed excitement about welcoming healthcare professionals from the diaspora who have returned to Enugu to contribute to the local medical community.
The hospital will also offer telemedicine services and create job opportunities, aligning with the governor's vision to boost the state's economy.
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